Mr Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
(1) notes that -
(a) National Water Week is celebrated annually, often to coincide with World Water Day, and this year it is being celebrated from 2 to 8 March 2010; (b) during this week, the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs raises the importance, awareness and understanding of water issues and challenges;
(c) the theme for this year is: "Water is Life - Securing the Nation's Water Needs across Generations"; and
(d) projections by experts point to the fact that demand on water resources will continue to increase at a fast pace in the coming decades with Africa, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Asia being the most affected;
(2) recognises that South Africa is one of the driest countries in the world; and
(3) supports the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs in its awareness campaign to ensure the long-term sustainability of our water resources.
Agreed to.